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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
Friday the thirteenth mentions a permanent Canal Zone government after completion and hints at legislative aims for an Alaska railroad. Roosevelt plans a lecture tour to Argentina and South America. The piece references federal offices used to push free sugar, a Senate inquiry, Meredith Nicholson in diplomacy, and Wilson's stance on Alaska.
A restless, unclear case from Aurich involves a childless couple with significant wealth valued around ten million dollars. The report mentions a dispute over life and property matters, with references to a top attorney and a claim of a deceitful act.
In Washington, Secretary Midoo of the Mme trikas urs dejaiimedt was asked to review allotments and accept applications. The administration seeks to justify cuts and assess the impact on the severalent from the treasury.
The Aldrich-Vreeland act authorizes the secretary of the treasury to issue currency to national banks and currency associations upon securing state and municipal bonds and eligible short term paper. He has 500 million in new notes ready for immediate issuance to qualifying institutions before the act expires in June 1924.
A surprise gathering for C C Shaw at his home on West Walnut marked a birthday event. Friends and neighbors attended as speeches and light refreshments followed, with guests presenting small tokens. A new air trip itinerary from Aden to Hong Kong via Columbo and Singapore, at a cost of about 5000 dollars, was announced.
A city hall meeting set a one day amusement week with businesses to close from 1 to 4 on Monday June 23 to allow Ben Green Prayers to present Shakespeare. Plans include a private talk by Dr Edward Amherst Ott and a large push by the Business Men's Association to boost progress in Washington.
Larry Meehan died at his home in Canrelburg after a long illness. He was eighty seven years old and a longtime resident of Davie ss County. He never married and left a legacy in Burr townsbitos and local civil war service is noted through family. His sister Miss Margaret Meehan cared for him in recent months.
A proposed plan would dispose of nearly a third of Southern Pacific stock held by the Union Pacific to comply with a U P supreme court decision. The approach trades Southern Pacific holdings to the Pennsylvania Railroad for the latter's liens in Baltimore and Ohio. The objective is to conform to the supreme court mandate and dispose of one Southern Pacific stake.
The M. M. club hosts an afternoon recital at Misa Minnie Hall. Artists include Frederica Stewart, Mise Hall, May Quayle, Ruth Scudder, Lois Clayton, Margaret Humphrey, Edith Eastridge, Laura May Day, Reba Smaller, and others performing duets and solos such as Holiday March, Cendrillon Valse, Vesper Hymn, Purple Twilight, Sailor Boy’s Dream, and March Militaire with various combinations.
The B and O Southwestern Railway plans a permanent steel bridge across White River four miles west of town replacing a wooden trestle. Construction crews have begun preparing foundations and a steam derrick is in place to support the project amid local interest.
The Air Dome offers a slate with a new play ending in a divorce plot and a critique of white slave traffic in big cities. Moody and Sankey referenced songals are noted as a strong weekly draw. A flashlight audience photo is planned between acts with photographer Lud er on site. New specials run tonight.
A reader laments delays that make the premium version seem more valuable than the standard subscription. The complaint notes that patient anticipation boosts perceived worth and satisfaction with the book.
A fragmented report notes a dam ferried by Pat after a rough spill and mentions exhibitions in Portugal for fireworks exports. It records George Bultman and daughters Marjorie and Mildred returning from Springfield Ohio to visit relatives, plus visits by B. Smelt, and E. Hunt with plans for semi monthly pay. It also covers Morton and brother’s business visit, a Vincennes game crowd and a local league event.
A large crowd gathered on the church lawn for a St Simon's congregation social on Thursday night. Weather was mild, attracting more attendees than the previous evening, as Pat dodged sidewalk obstructions and narrowly avoided a speeding motorcycle.
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